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Roura Young

Roura Young is a painter and one of the coordinators of the Lawrence Art Guild's Art in the Park. When Roura isn't in her studio, she likes to be hiking and backpacking with her husband, Bryan.

artwork by Celia Smith featuring a black cat in front of white-walled Spanish homes with red roofs

Lawrence Art in the Park Celebrates its 60th Year

By Roura Young on Aug. 08, 2024

The Lawrence Art Guild's Art in the Park celebrates its 60th year this September 14th and 15th. It has grown from a local event where artists hung their work on snow fences within South Park to a juried two-day fine art fair with both local artists and those coming from across the country to…

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Gain an Insider’s Perspective Into the Lawrence Art Scene this May

By Roura Young on Apr. 11, 2024

Gain an insider’s perspective into the Lawrence-area art scene and shop directly from local artists during Art Spaces, a self-guided open studio tour. Art Spaces will be held on May 4th and 5th, with 50 artists participating at 18 locations. Pick and choose which locations to visit, or explore them…

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Ten Things Not to Miss at Art in the Park

By Roura Young on Aug. 30, 2023

1. Listen to one of our 15 live bands play at the gazebo in the center of South Park from 10 am - 6 pm on Saturday and from 10 am - 5 pm on Sunday. Bring a blanket or a chair and enjoy the fresh air while listening to some of our favorite musicians. 2. Enjoy paintings that range from abstract to…

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